ADD: Good link John. The actual breeder "Diamond Boxers" looks amazing.

Here is a list of them in the US

http://americanboxerclub.org/us-boxer-clubs.html

Boxers, also need protection from the weather – both heat and cold.

Temperature is not the only thing you need to watch when you think that labor is imminent.

Particularly with boxers you have to watch her very closely for her being in distress and that pre-labor does not go to far or to long without veterinary intervention. Boxers are known for needing emergency c-sections due to the pups heads being to large for the b*tch to pass naturally. Many times she may look fine but will be nesting and or following you around. If a b*tch is left too long, not only will she be in distress but also the pups. When the pups are in distress an immediate c-section is needed as their heart rates will plummet and they can die.

I suggest (if she hasn’t had her litter already) to call your vet and get her in. Better to have them evaluate her and the pups heart rates than to wait and be sorry later.

I hope that you had x-rays taken so that you know how many pups and placenta’s to expect as the count is very inportant.

Thanks.

Stars.

Well, I have heard the reports on this and cancer is VERY high on the list for Boxers. In fact, a very good friend of mine and breed mentor is a retired Vet Tech and use to breed Dobes for almost 35 years. At the clinic that she use to work, she had only seen ONE Boxer in 18 years at that practice, that did not have cancer before the age of 6-7 years old. I had considered a Boxer, myself, a few years ago, but stayed clear because of that. My breed of choice is a Dobe, which also has a very high rate of Cancer and Cardio problems. At least, they have now found the gene in both the Boxer and Dobe, where as breeding stock can be genetically tested for Cardio, but not cancer. Good luck with your decision. There ARE problems with every breed.

Add: Read this. Scroll down to *Cancer*.
http://www.boxerworld.com/forums/view_boxer-dog-health-testing.htm

Ive heard they have alot of energy but is it really heaps?
How long can they go for a run or walk before getting tired?
Ill be getting a boxer and they sound like amazing dogs so any tips?

all answers are appreciated..thanks

To get a boxer you need to be a high energy person. They are not couch potatoes that is for sure. like anyone pet or person walking distance should be built up. another little tip if you have a fenced in back yard and allow him/her out there you must make sure that fences are high they are really good jumpers. Also they will get into trouble if not kept entertained. dig dig or chew or jump big big commentate. But truly a beautiful breed and one of my favorites

How long have you been studying like crazy?

The first thing you want to look into is the breeder them self.

Are you getting a pup from a reputable breeder?

At the very least, have the dam and Sire both had their genetic health testings and have they been cleared?

Getting a pup from a reputable breeder will ensure that you have the healthiest pup. Pups from BYB’s live to be about 8 years old and end up with all kinds of medical issues due to the lack of genetic testing done by the breeder. A pup from a reputable breeder will live 10-14 years with little to no health issue throughout their life. You will want to make sure that the breeder has at least OFA, Cerf testing and can show you the results, anything less is just a byb.

Although boxer are wonderful, they are not for the first time owner with no experience, unless the breeder will be working along side you for training.

Boxers are easily trainable yet can be stubborn at times. They aim to please their human families and if trained properly with positive reinforced methods they learn very quickly.

The most important information about the boxer is that they not an outside breed as they are a brachycephalic breed. Which means a shortened muzzle with shortened airways. Due to this they are not tolerable of extremes in temperatures. Anything over 70 degrees they overheat very quickly and if temperatures are below 68 degrees they are too cold, due to their short fur and little to none on their undersides. Both of which causes difficulty with breathing. The boxer needs to be kept inside as a family member.

Boxers are family oriented. They crave, love and NEED to be with their human family members.

Boxers need to take obedience classes so that the owner will be taught how to teach. Boxers do well with positive reinforced training. If yell at, raise your voice or physically punish a boxer it is well known that a boxer will become depressed and withdrawn. Positive training is the key to training this breed as they are very sensitive.

Although a boxer needs exercise it is a misunderstanding, even from one of the other members who answered, that they need a lot of exercise. Most of the time boxers are couch potatoes yet when they do go out (which should never be hours on end) they will run and play. When and if you get a pup the time should be limited and should continue to be limited until they are at least 1 year old due to much exercise and left to run causes injuries to a pups growth plates. Injuries to the growth plates are serious !

Whenever a pup or dog is outside they should be supervised and never allowed to be outside alone, let alone for hours.

Boxers are very small prey driven.. that is not a rarity.. they are all small prey driven. If something has the nerve to walk on, slither on or fly over their property it is fair game for the boxer.

Boxers are prone to allergies so it is best to feed a high quality food with no wheat, soy, fillers, grains, by-products or food colorings.

Boxers are good with children however if you are a first time owner, have no experience with the breed and have a child under the age of 5 no reputable breeder will home a pup with you. BYB’s wouldn’t care of the welfare of a small child whereas a reputable breeder would care not only for their pup but for any child a potential new owner may have. A reputable breeder will want to ensure that both the pup and the family work well together and they all live happily without any problems.

The key to training is ….

A pup is only as well trained as their owner has been taught to teach

The key to a reputable breeder and healthy pup is …

A breeder is only as reputable as the time, research and knowledge they have been willing to learn over many years of learning the breed inside and out.

Breeding should only be done to better to the breed and not because you have two intact dogs and can breed.

You want the healthiest pup to live a long and happy life so make your decision with your brain and not just on how cure the pup may be. Ask tons of questions of the breeder, The breeder also should have tons of questions for you. Make sure you see the whelping are, where the pups have been kept, see how the breeder interacts with the pup, dam and Sire (if they own the sire) ask about health testing, ask if they show their dogs, (ask for proof of everything !) If they do not own the sire, ask for pictures and all of his health records. A reputable breeder will be happy to show you everything and anything as well as answer all questions you may have.

It could be coming from his teeth / gums, and could have infection there. If he does and this is allowed to go on then they can get infection setting up in the jaw bone, and that gets very expensive to treat as they can need ongoing antibiotics for years.

The other thing a bad breath can be is the start of kidney failure as the urea in the system causes the breath to really stink. I mean you can smell it from 6 ft away.

It can also be as simple as his diet not agreeing with him. I don’t like to push the raw diet onto people, but quite honestly, you never get a bad breath from raw fed dogs unless there is a tooth / internal problem.

So before you just try to mask it then find out what is causing it.